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We live in increasingly negative times fuelled by the disintegration of social bonds and the dissolution of religious faith. A measure of optimism helps to combat gloom and gives us courage and the energy to shed adversity. How then can you muster hopefulness in the midst of despair and 'gemors'?
Remember that life teaches us that this, too, will pass.
Describe the causes of your pessimism on a sheet of paper, next to each cause write down at least one way to counteract it. PUT ACTION.
Share your concerns with people you love. Talk through problems with them. Let them help you.
Recognise that two common causes of pessimism fear and hate. The greatest danger of these emotions is that they shut off your mind. Determine whether either is at the root of your discouragement, and if you discover one of these emotions, exercise it - get rid of it.
Keep bleak and bad news in perspective.
Distract yourself from depressing thoughts. Every time you catch yourself complaining, quickly immerse yourself in an activity that will take your mind off the troubling subject.
Remember 40 % of the things we worry about never happen, 30 % are in the past and cannot be helped, 12 % concern the affairs of others that are not over business 10 % are about sickness (real or imagined) and 8 % are worth worrying - about.
Attack the 8 % with faith and action thus eliminating most of the negativism and worries.
Don't allow negative thinking or pessimism destroy your dreams of the future. Each of us is responsible for our attitude and mental outlook. Control your thought life, don't let it control you.
Picture the person you want to become and work more toward becoming that kind of person. If you see yourself as someone with purpose and direction in life then that is the kind of person you are becoming.
"As a man thinks in his heart - so is he." Never surrender your dreams to noisy negatives - Just do it - YOU CAN!!! (Philippians 4: 13)
This article was written by Dr David Molapo. David Molapo is a Management Consultant, Educationalist and renowned Motivational Speakerrepresented by Conference Speakers International.
